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Bowed Psaltery and Violin-Zither History
Here are my suggestions concerning The History and Origins of the Bowed Psaltery. To begin with the most ancient form of a stringed instrument was just a single string tune to a tone now called a “monochord”. An interesting version of a single string monochord instrument from fairly ancient times still being played today is the Vietnamese Bo Dai. One stringed instruments quickly developed into multi stringed instruments with the earliest evidence found on "Keros by archeologists being a seated…See More
"I believe Brenda Mangan offers on-line tutoring, manganbrenda@gmail.com"
What I'm up to on YouTube
After making some Bowed Psaltery videos for YouTube of Danish/Scandinavian tunes I musically traveled to Briton and now on to Latvia where I'm learning about their amazing history and musical heritage. See More
looking for some information please
I would like to know if you know of someone (reliable who will restring an alto or tenor psaltery.I restrung an alto a while back and it eventually came out nicely, I found it to be a frustration I prefer not to repeat.I have 2 other alto's. Can one be restrung to become a tenor? I play for hobby and am 72 with arthritic hands. I switched from mt. dulcimer to psaltery because my hands don't always cooperate anymore. I frequently play my soprano psaltery but am interested in obtaining…See More
"UPDATE #2:
Mr. Jon Williams did call me back promptly. He explained to me that the method he uses in his design supports "scientific pitch," a concept I am unfamiliar with that, I discovered, involves frequencies, physics, mathematics and…"
"UPDATE: I have called Mr. Williams at the number listed here, 386-853-0944, and left a message today, 12/2/2022. Hopefully he will call me back."
Jon Williams
Hello All! I purchased a bowed psaltery from Jon Williams who was at the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival last year in October, 2021. I know a little bit about music, but I confess that I purchased it without realizing that the design was flawed, and have just discovered that this instrument is missing a note! It is supposed to be two octaves, but there are only nine sets of tuning pegs on the left (chromatic) side of the instrument as you are facing it instead of ten. For two complete octaves,…See More
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Anyone close by Wilmington NC?
Started by Esther Moehrke in Are there any "jam" sessions near you that include the bowed psaltery?. Last reply by Kay Ezzell Mar 13. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I live just outside of Wilmington NC, and would like to join in on a jam once and awhile if there were any close by. Can someone advise me as to where there might be a jam or two within a couple of hours driving time? Continue
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Started by Rick Tardiff in Psaltery Teachers. Last reply by Gretchen Feb 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
total newbie, looking for online lessons if anyone has any suggestions. ThanksContinue
Jon Williams
Started by Robin Boyd in Psaltery Builders and Merchants. Last reply by Robin Boyd Dec 2, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All! I purchased a bowed psaltery from Jon Williams who was at the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival last year in October, 2021. I know a little bit about music, but I confess that I purchased it without realizing that the design was flawed, and…Continue
Bunessan for two bows
Started by Kite Giedraitis in Sheet Music to Share Jul 21, 2022. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Same melody as Morning Has Broken. But as long as you leave out the lyrics, it's a traditional song in the public domain. Guitar chords included, as always. Musescore file included in case you need to change the key.Continue
Swing Low Sweet Chariot for two bows
Started by Kite Giedraitis in Sheet Music to Share Jul 21, 2022. 0 Replies 1 Like
A classic gospel piece. Performance suggestion: speed up a bit starting at measure 9, and slow back down gradually during measures 15-16.If it doesn't fit on your BP and you need to change the key, you can open the .mscz file with Musescore (a free…Continue
Bowed psalteries for sale
Started by John Hill in For Sale Jun 4, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
HiI am new to psalterystrings and I need some info. I have a number of Rick Long- built psalteries and I have decided to sell a few but I don't know the process on this site for listing, making contact, etc. I would appreciate some pointers. Thanks…Continue
Type of psaltery
Started by bob pryor in How can I ..... ?. Last reply by Brenda Mangan May 19, 2022. 1 Reply 0 Likes
hiI play a 24 string instrument. I'd like a bit more range. What should I be looking for.ThanksBobContinue
Need a teacher close by in Myersville MD
Started by Maria Roberts in How can I ..... ?. Last reply by Brenda Ruth Fisher Apr 22, 2022. 1 Reply 1 Like
I am trying to learn the Psaltery on my own but I am not too good at music. I really hope I can get some help. Thank you. Maria.Continue
Melanie Williams.
Started by Dave Holeton in General BP Forum. Last reply by Dave Holeton Mar 1, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello. I'm sorry I haven't visited this site as often as I used to visit. It seems I'm busier now that I retired than I was before I retired and I've slowed down on keeping up with all of the sites where I used to participate.I received the email…Continue
Bowed psaltery jams in Southern Wisconsin
Started by Patricia A. Friestad in Are there any "jam" sessions near you that include the bowed psaltery?. Last reply by Patricia A. Friestad Feb 28, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm curious, are there any bowed psaltery players around? I'm new and play by ear. Thanks, Patti Continue
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Bowed Psaltery and Violin-Zither History
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on February 8, 2023 at 9:00am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Here are my suggestions concerning The History and Origins of the Bowed Psaltery. To begin with the most ancient form of a stringed instrument was just a single string tune to a tone now called a “monochord”. An interesting version of a single string monochord instrument from fairly ancient times still being played today is the Vietnamese Bo Dai. One stringed instruments quickly developed into multi stringed instruments with the earliest evidence found on "Keros…
ContinueWhat I'm up to on YouTube
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on December 21, 2022 at 11:58pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
After making some Bowed Psaltery videos for YouTube of Danish/Scandinavian tunes I musically traveled to Briton and now on to Latvia where I'm learning about their amazing history and musical heritage.
looking for some information please
Posted by Teri Nolet on December 8, 2022 at 7:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I would like to know if you know of someone (reliable who will restring an alto or tenor psaltery.
I restrung an alto a while back and it eventually came out nicely, I found it to be a frustration I prefer not to repeat.
I have 2 other alto's. Can one be restrung to become a tenor?
I play for hobby and am 72 with arthritic hands. I switched from mt. dulcimer to psaltery because my hands don't always cooperate anymore. I frequently play my soprano psaltery but am…
ContinueBow, Bow, Bow, Beau?
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on July 31, 2022 at 8:16am 0 Comments 1 Like
"Streichpsalter" Translated into English as BOWED Psaltery, Streich in German specifically refers to dragging or drawing or scraping where as the English word Bowed also refers to Bowing before lords, idols, pressure, etc., a Bow tied in a ribbon as well as the Bow of a boat. Archet is French for “small arch” which does a better job of describing the bow itself. Hence "Psalterion a' Archet"- which is any member of that family of musical instruments usually plucked, strummed, or struck…
ContinueAncient Chinese Bowed Psaltery Relative
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on May 26, 2022 at 8:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
An ancient version of the Bowed Psaltery played with a bow or rosined wooden stick is called a the Qingzhou cuoqin 青州挫琴 (rubbed zither) from Shandong, see a short video of it played at... ChiaChinahttps://youtu.be/D3Dca6I__1c Please see my "Bowed Psaltery Related Instruments" playlist for more videos about this and other instruments.
Why I haven't been adding my videos here...
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on January 15, 2022 at 8:41am 0 Comments 1 Like
Just want to explain that I still appreciate the importance of Psaltery Strings, thank you Donna Malus, for all your years of maintaining THE community site for Bowed Psaltery Players world wide to join and participate at. A major focus of my Bowed Psaltery activities for the last five years has been making lots of Bowed Psaltery YouTube videos, over 600! If I put up every video here at Psaltery Strings I would constantly be pushing Nozomi's and other Bowed Psaltery players videos out of…
ContinueFolk week
Posted by bob pryor on July 28, 2021 at 1:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
hi all
In just over a weeks time is the start of Broadstairs folk week. Bands every night. Folk dancing and Morris men in the streets. A large folk sales area. And best of all . People who have not seen each other for over a year, this time two. Sit in the seafront gardens and play. And I'll be doing the same.
Magic
New Psaltery
Posted by Stephen Ingraham on January 8, 2021 at 4:25am 1 Comment 2 Likes
My new psaltery came yesterday. Song of the Wood from Jerry Read Smith. Book matched Western Red Cedar top, maple frame and cherry back. Right around 2 pounds for 2.5 octaves. Beautiful instrument and sounds sweet from top to bottom. :) Exactly what I was looking for. …
Thank You All at the Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering
Posted by Nozomi Nose on December 13, 2020 at 10:18pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I, too, had a GREAT TIME joining in Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering. I would like to thank the instructors for their suggestive workshops and wonderful performances at the concert, and those who made extraordinary effort technically to make this event happen.
Since I joined East Tennessee Bowed Psaltery Gathering last year, it is a big support for me to know there is a very friendly and supportive bowed psaltery playing community in the U.S.A. and it is a great pleasure for me to…
Continue2020 Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering
Posted by Mary Megrant on December 11, 2020 at 5:18pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
I am having a good time! Attended three workshops today. All three were taught by Tish Westman. I am so glad that I did this. It is much easier for me to be enthusiastic about music in a supportive musical community. It makes a HUGE difference in counteracting all the negativity I have been fed over the years about my musical abilities.
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Amplified Psaltery with Cello Strings built by Rick Long
This video is a personal favorite because it shows a unique type of bowed psaltery with a gorgeous sound. When I heard it I broke out in goose bumps!
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Members who build bowed psalteries for sale
Spring Creek Psalteries - Sharon & Terry Kirby
http://www.springcreekpsalteries.com/
330-323-0618
From the Wood - Wayne Gaydos
http://fromthewoodsinstruments.com/
to see his work visit
http://shop.indianaartisan.org/collections/musical-instruments
Waynie Psaltery - Wayne Simms
http://www.wayniepsaltery.com/
Prairie Psaltery - Richard Celata
http://www.prairiepsaltery.com/
Loon Song Psalteries-Charlie Marshall
http://www.loonsongpsalteries.com/
New Tradition Dulcimers- Dan Daniels
http://www.newtraditionsdulcimers.com/index.html
Psalteries by Dave- Dave Lucas
Jon Williams Psalteries
(386) 853-0944
Westman Instruments - Tish & Greg Westman
http://www.westmaninstruments.com
Ringing Strings - Rick Long
http://ringingstrings.com
Michael J King Instrumetns - Diatonic Psalteries
http://www.michaeljking.com/psalterymaking.htm
Inspired Instruments – Carol and Joe Esch
http://www.windridgefarm.us/bowedpsaltery.htm
James Jones Instruments
http://www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/bowedpsaltery/bowedpsaltery.html
Omega Strings – Richard Spencer
http://www.omegastrings.com/
Master Works Bowed Psalteries - Russell Cook
http://masterworksok.com/
Members that teach Bowed Psaltery
Paul G.Sykes - MS
Located in Hattiesburg
Contact Paul at
pgsykes1@hotmail.com
or call him at
601-583-4115
Gregg Schneeman - California
Contact Gregg here on Psaltery Strings
greggschneeman@psalterystrings.com
Peter Tommerup - California
San Francisco Bay Area
Bowed Psaltery and other Instruments
408-867-4324
ptommerup@juno.com
Celeste Howard Ray
Bowed Psaltery lessons via Skype
347-796-4484
Skype name celesteray88
Maureen Barnes - Illinois
Bowed Psaltery lessons in Bloomington, IL
309-828-7957
dulcimergal98@yahoo.com
http://www.dulcimerdreams.com/
Dona Benkert -
Illinois
Lessons at Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
Phone: 773.728.6000
& Folk-Lore Center, Warrenville, IL
Phone: 630.393.1247
http://www.folk-lorecenter.com/
Tish Westman - West Virginia
Lessons at Tamarack, Beckley, WV. Wednesday workshops also available for individual classes and to teach at festivals.
Sunday "Jam" 3:30 to 6:00. All instruments welcome, play mostly Old Time, Celtic & Gospel Music, not opposed to trying any tune called, once did a rap on Bowed Psalteries.
1-304-575-0998
tishwestman@yahoo.com
www.westmaninstruments.com
Rick Long - Tennessee
Lessons at Rick's home/workshop in Clinton, 30 mins N of Knoxville
(865) 660-4026
http://www.ringingstrings.com/lessons.html
Karla Armstrong - Pennsylvania
Karla plays a variety of instruments and does workshops as well. Please visit her web site for additional information or contact her via the web site or the information below.
(717) 632-8099
karlaarms@upontheharp.com
http://upontheharp.com
Carol Esch - Kentucky
Lessons in Carol's home/workshop south of Lexington.
606-676-0128
esch@qx.net
http://www.windridgefarm.us/bowedpsaltery.htm
Honey Smith Walls - Florida
e-mail Honey for more info honey@offthewalls.us
Melbourne, FL
http://www.offthewalls.us/Psaltery.htm
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Please sign up on the bowed psaltery players list
Tish's list is a valuable resource when searching for other players. http://www.westmaninstruments.com/Bowed_Psaltery_List.html
If you are already on Tish's list, why don't you stop in and update your info? While your there take a look to see if there are new players in your area. Who knows, you might get together and make a recording.
If you are already on Tish's list, why don't you stop in and update your info? While your there take a look to see if there are new players in your area. Who knows, you might get together and make a recording.
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